ATMIS new Deputy Force Commander assumes duty

The new Deputy Force Commander (DFC), in charge of Support and Logistics for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Major General Peter Kimani Muteti, has assumed office.

The new Deputy Force Commander replaces Maj. Gen. Gerbi Regassa Kebede, who concluded his tour of duty late last year, having served from 2021, first under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and later, under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia ATMIS.

Maj. Gen. Muteti, arrived in Mogadishu, Somalia on Sunday and was received by senior ATMIS military officers, led by the ATMIS military Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Kindu Gezu. upon his arrival, he inspected a guard of honour mounted by ATMIS Uganda troops at the Force Headquarters.

Maj. Gen. Muteti, previously served as a Platoon Commander, Company Commander, Battalion-second-in Command and Battalion Commander, Additionally, he also served as the Senior Instructor and Commandant of Kenya Army School. bringing to the mission experience spanning over 37 years in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).

Prior to his appointment as the ATMIS Deputy Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Muteti, was the Assistant Chief of Kenya Defence Forces in charge of Operations, Plans, Doctrine and Training. Maj. Gen. Muteti expressed excitment to join his new colleagues to contribute to security and stability in Somalia. and ensure that the mission delivers on its mandate.